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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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In 2009, Facebook introduced the “like” button, and Twitter added the “retweet” feature. It is easy to think that the more people like us, the more successful our lives must be. Likewise, it is easy to believe the more people like a church, the more successful it is. But popularity does not equal success. While the gospel and its messengers may sometimes be popular, that is never the goal. A church that prioritizes self-improvement, healing, or social justice may attract a crowd but misses its true mission. Christ set the agenda for His Church: preaching and teaching the gospel of forgiveness. That remains our focus.
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